Andy McKee - For My Father - Guitar - www.candyrat.com

lizoir Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - No, you can't have your strings "too tight to begin with" because string length and correct tone (ie, EADGB or E) defines the string tension force. Manufacturers ensure that this is well below the string's breaking strain. While tuning up a bit is still generally "no problem" most alternate tunings tune down (which is all I originally said). The tuning in this beautiful tune is an example. There is also DADGAD and the popular "Drop-D" and others.

honmon3 Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - not to be rude or anything but apparently you've never heard ACTUAL rap or hip hop, the stuff they dont play on the radio. that is actually nothing BUT talent. good rap is insane wordplay that can get a message across without much music, relying purely on clever lyrics. I'm not saying i hate this kind of music; im actually really into music and I think this is a beautiful song, im just saying that good lyricists and MCs are in fact INCREDIBLY talented

honmon3 Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - that was @ wiiviewsjunior btw

forsakensoul082 Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - The most beautiful thing I have herd next to the laugh of my child. You are truly talented my friend. Much respect, appreciation, and best wishes brother.

wiiviewsjunior Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - @ honmon3 I should know what that music sounds like. My friend is white and he thinks he's part time gangster, so he makes me listen to all of that stuff. They made write and sing the songs cleverly, but it's not really proper music in my opinion, because they're just singing, the rest of the music in the background is editied by someone else. Besides, who says music have to have singers? :D

pinoixboi Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - The tuning is ECDGAD (from lowest to highest) just tune your A string up slowly so it won 't snap =] beautiful piece i love andy's music

ugabouga Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - i have to agree that there are some very talented rappers and yes it does take talent to write good lyrics. i believe in appreciating all formos of music and there is a beaut of it's own in rap and hip hop... just thought i'd put that out there

lexcorona85 Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - This is great music to shop to...."what kind of spagettios do I feel like tonight...." Love it but I guess I have to hear a voice and words too.

TheXLOTUSx Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - no need for words or voice lex..

Blader999 Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - stucked .__________________.

sp2llingmistake Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - Amazing.

lizoir Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - @duncanturner91. You're right - check out the FACFCF tuning on Don Ross's Berkley Springs. Two strings tuned up a full tone and one by a half-tone. Two are tuned down by a tone so this should equalize the overall tension. Dare I say the tune (it's on Youtube) is even nicer than this one by Andy!! (although sound quality is crappier).

KANSASuuuuROCK Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - Honor Thy Father. Great Tune Andy !

CHUTTERMONKEYtm Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - dude first of all no second of all open your eyes

Sn1p3rSh4wn Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Andy my man, your music helps me to write my novels. Keep it up man. I'm on chapter 6, and this song is helping me make dialog.

riz44 Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - I think its really great when people get inspiration from one type of art and use it in another... for example, bob dylan the musician had been inspired by a painter. It just really goes to show how its all art, just different people use different ways to express it... good luck with your novel :)

GoreSpattered Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - Fuck I love this song so much... :(

martbeeftink Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - Wonderfull

dimepanti Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - UNa cancion realmente preciossa

sonoftrucker Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - im right with you

Sn1p3rSh4wn Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - Well if you want to read it I can give you guys a link.

golden0084 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - jestem, moje

thedoolz Says:

Nov 22, 2009 - Dad must be feelin pretty good.

prokopto Says:

Nov 22, 2009 - ego diligo meus abbas quoque

MultiMusician17 Says:

Nov 22, 2009 - @Sn1p3rSh4wn : please do send me a link! I would love it! what is your book about?